Claudergine Aspilaire Period 6 4/08/11

Under what circumstances, if any, can a state reject a Federal Law? Why do say this?

I think that under anz circumstances a state can't reject a federal law because it is a single state facing an entire nation, if it was all the states against the federal it would have been possible but one state rejecting the federal is not possible because of the intense power of the national goverment.

Mini-Lesson

Hayne Webster Debate

Use text book pages 249 and 150 to complete a:

Who: Senator Robert Hayne and Senator Daniel Webster

What: One of the famous debate in history over whether or not a State can nullify a law put in place by the Federal Government when it is a part of the Union.

When: 1830

Where: In the Senate/ Congress

Why: To the justification or disaprovement of the right of State's to nullify any law established by the Federal Government that isn't suitable for it's people or violates the rights of State.

Summary

The Federal Governemnt and State Government once again got into an argument. Hayne with the State Government, and Webster with the Federal Government, argued over "Nullification" and "State Powers". South Carolina fraud the tariff and threatened to sucdeed from the Union. Jackson used military power to collect the taxes from the state which was an abuse of his power. It foreshadowed the roots of Civil War and the growing of Sectionalism, the North versus the South. I personally believe that nullification is warranted on some circumstances depending on the motif, it is a lawful way to protest Leglislation of the Federal Government. States could have a voice against the Federal Government by the nullification.

Document-Based Investigation

1. Identify.

Refer to Document 1. According to the song, what were the people willing to do to show their support for Jackson?

Jackson was at this time an incredible president, and was supported by many people, many of which would risk anything to fight for their beloved president against the rebellious Southern people who favored nullification which could potentially affect the Union in its integrity.

2.Analyze

In the song, southern men are depicted as favoring nullification. What lines in the song express the opposite view?

In the song, written in favor of Jackson's strong belief about Federalism, and belief about the nullification which harm the Union then rather focusing on bringing good to it, the following line depicts this view, "Without their trade, we are not afraid." It is a proof of how the Country believed that kicking out the South from the Union would not affect the nation as a hole, and that the future of the Union was better off without nullifying southern states. "Be with our rifles handy" said Jackson's supporters, willing to fight against the Southerners who wish to nullify Federal Laws.



1. Identify. Refer to Document 2. To whom is Jackson being compared in this image?

In this image, I believe Jackson is being compared to a dictator, because Early American did not agree with monarchy, in consideration of their distaste for King George, as well as other European monarchies. Jackson is seen as someone stepping on the Constitution, not respecting any of the limit set by the Constition when in reality the Constitution is what sets the bar, limits for Government in control. For him to be seen stepping on the Constitution means that he has no respect, no loyalty and no interest in the well being of the country.

2. Elaborate What do you think was the cartoonist's Point of View? Explain your answer.

The Artists point of view was to show all the contradictory beliefs of Jackson. He was a strong believer by not allowing nullification within the Union while the Artist express his point of view in a clear way he demonstrate that not allowing states the right to nullify a federal law is unconstitutional, and showing how to the Constitution is shredding under Jackson's feet.





1. Identify
Refer to Document 3. Who does the cartoonist seem to support in this image?
I think that the artist is favoring Jackson, because Jackson is being treated as an helpless man, trying to destroy, and ever rising problem with a State-funded bank that he never agreed with. After cutting some stuffs from the Federal Government he seems like he can't harm the ''Hydra'' of the second national bank.

2. Interpret Why do you think Nicholas Biddle is shown as the biggest head of the hydra?
Biddle seems to be the biggest of Jackson's fanatic, with his funding from the state of Pennsylvania, he is preserving the Second National Bank alive, much to Jackson's theory

3. Complete the APPARTS Chart on Document 3.

Analytical Questions
Answer and Evidence
Author: Who created the source?
The Author of the source was a Jacksonian
Place: Where and when was it created?
During Jackson’s presidency in early 1800’s.
Prior Knowledge: What do you already know about it?
I already knew that Jackson cut funding from the Second National Bank from previous reading in an article.
Audience: For whom was this source created?
This source was created for the opponent of the Second National Bank.
Reason: Why was this source produced?
To display how much of a big issue the Bank was to Jackson’s presidency as well as the future of the nation.
The Main Idea: What point is it conveying (passing on)?
To depict Jackson’s struggle trying to veto the bank bill and showing how his effort were in vain.
Significance: Why is this source important?
The source is significant because it shows how the country was opposed by the system of banking.

Outline for Jackson Essay

Intro:

_Thesis Statement: Jackson did not abuse his power which will be proven throughout these paragraphs.

_Jackson's Path to presidency mention that he was man of the people .

1st Paragraph

Removal Act/Trail of Tears : It is in a president power to sign act and make sure that they are executed

2nd Paragraph

National Bank: It is in a president's power to veto therefore did not abuse his power by vetoing the Second National Bank

3rs Paragraph

Nullification: It is in a Preesident's power to do the right coise for the contry so nothing can affect itz integrity. He did not abuse his power when he tried to go against nullification he was being a nationalistic president.

Conclusion

Short summary + Thesis Statement